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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,960.62, 252,512.07 and 105,421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,960.62, 252,512.07 and 105,421.42 is: 145,496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,960.62 : 252,512.07 = 105,421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,960.62/252,512.07 = 105,421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,960.62x = 252,512.07 × 105,421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,960.62x = 26,620,182,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620,182,170.97/182,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,496.78

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